Name: Authentic Kalb el Louz (Algerian Semolina Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 2 cups fine semolina (or medium semolina); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat recommended); 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, slivered or chopped (for topping); 1/4 cup blanched almonds, finely ground (optional, for texture); 2 cups granulated sugar (for syrup); 1 1/2 cups water (for syrup); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for syrup); 1 tablespoon rose water (for syrup); 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (for syrup)

Kalb el Louz Algeria

Semolina cake soaked in almond syrup, moist and fragrant.

Algeria dessert

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